Title: Wrath of a Wife: Marital Strains as Husband-Hakim Frees Ronald Tannur
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In a dramatic turn of events, Marta Panggabean, wife of Mangapul – one of the three judges from Surabaya’s District Court, has expressed her frustration after her husband’s decision to acquit Gregorius Ronald Tannur in a high-profile case. The acquittal, allegedly influenced by bribery, has left Marta grappling with financial strain, as revealed in her testimony at the Corruption Court in Jakarta.
Marta, appearing as a witness, recounted her distressing situation during the ongoing trial against her husband and two other judges: Erintuah Damanik and Heru Hanindyo. All three are accused of accepting bribes totaling Rp 1 billion and SGD 308,000 (approximately Rp 3.6 billion) in exchange for acquitting Tannur of the murder of his girlfriend, Dini Sera Afrianti.
Marta’s Testimony: A Tale of Financial Strain
Marta’s woes began when news of the corruption scandal broke in December 2024. Since then, she has not received her husband’s salary, which was previously used to support their three children pursuing higher education. Adding to her distress, she discovered her ATM balance was zero, a discovery that left her enraged at her husband.
"I’ve been to the ATM twice, and both times it said ‘your balance is zero’," Marta tearfully recalled. "I was so upset, I even scolded my husband, ‘This happened because of you!’ But in my heart, I still feel sorry for him. I wonder why we’ve been struck by this fate," she said, breaking down in tears.
Coping Mechanisms
Despite her anger and distress, Marta remains resilient. She revealed that her brother-in-law has been helping her with daily expenses, and she has even sold some jewelry to make ends meet. Unfortunately, this has not been enough to cover tuition fees for their children.
The trial is ongoing, and Marta’s heart-wrenching testimony has shed light on the personal cost of corruption, beyond the courtroom and headlines. As the investigation progresses, all eyes are on the three judges, and the institution they serve. The public awaits justice, as Marta and her family await relief from their financial burdens.
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